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LM51 YUV

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

68,444 mi
Last recorded68,444 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM51 YUV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2015 68,444 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside headlamp patern poor

Fail 21 Feb 2015 68,443 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 65,669 miles

both front brake hoses perishing

main beam switch sticky

bonnet stay missing

Fail 4 Nov 2013 65,669 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

bonnet stay missing

both front brake hoses perishing

main beam switch sticky

Pass 1 Nov 2012 63,631 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 61,267 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 58,768 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 53,273 miles

osr tyre has slight cracks on side wall

slight play nsf wheel

Pass 4 Nov 2008 51,187 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 46,537 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 41,999 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?

Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
5,763
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
368,463
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63,616
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58,529
Stop lamp not working 50,991
Registration plate lamp not working 41,728
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 38,250
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LM51 YUV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 67,638 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz A-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63,616 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LM51 YUV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A-class typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LM51 YUV registered?

LM51 YUV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 December 2001.

Is LM51 YUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM51 YUV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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